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  Bagman of the Brothel

  John Edward Kruger

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  Tell no-one anything. Don't ask questions. Be invisible.This was the mantra of mafia associate John Kruger.Born into a family of criminals, John Kruger began his life of crime while still in primary school. Bagman of the Brothel follows his tumultuous upbringing in southern Sydney and into adulthood, where he found himself employed by a mafia organisation during the 1980s.Set against a background of police corruption, seedy characters, and violence, John's memoir provides an eye-opening insight into the life of a career criminal.Told with unflinching honesty, this unique Australian story will leave you wondering: can a bad man be good?

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  Protecting Diana - A Bodyguard’s...

  Lee Sansum, Howard Linskey

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  This is the story of an ex-Royal Military Policeman, martial arts champion, and expert in close protection who found his way to the top of his profession, protecting the most famous woman in the world, Princess Diana. Through his assignment as protection for Mohamed and Dodi al-Fayed, he became guard and confidante to the Princess of Wales and the young princes, particularly Harry, and in Protecting Diana he details the weeks leading up to her tragic death. 
   
   
   
  By chance, Sansum was not in Diana's car the night of the accident, but it still proved to be a turning point in his own life. His career would continue with some glamorous assignments like guarding Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Pelé, and Sylvester Stallone, but his job was far from easy. He also joined the Royal Military Police, where he faced the deadly Irish Republican Army in the "Bandit Country" of South Armagh, before entering the world of private security and operating in hotspots such as Libya and Somaliland. 
   
   
   
  Through protection of Princess Diana and his other high-pressure jobs where lives were at stake, Sansum provides a candid account of quiet strength, and how reading a situation is invaluable to getting out of trouble. He sets the example for achieving personal goals, overcoming trauma, and in doing so, honors one of the most outstanding figures of our age.

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  Dark Tales of Mystery & Suspense...

  Alan Nelson, Charles Hilan...

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  A collection of those intriguing thrillers that keep us on the edge of our seats. 
  Contents: 
  "Man in a Hurry" by Alan Nelson 
  The pudgy little man was always hurrying. 
  "Bitter Gold" by B. C. Bridges 
  A brief, grim tale of Siberia. 
  "The Gray Rider" by Charles Hilan Craig 
  The strange tale of a famous racing driver. 
  "What Is It?" by Charles M. Morris 
  Retribution, swift and terrible. 
  "The Sixth Tree" by E. L. Stewart 
  The weirdest game that ever was played. 
  "His Brother's Keeper" by George Fielding Eliot 
  A not-so-typical case of jealousy. 
  "Country House" by Ewen Whyte 
  A strange rendezvous with the beauty of the country. 
  "Murder Man" by Ewen Whyte 
  This perfect killing. 
  "They've Got a Killer View" by Ian Gordon 
  A woman adds her name to a strange waiting list. 
  "Croatan" by Malcolm Ferguson 
  Creatures summoned from outer eons. 
  "Stranger at Dusk" by Malcolm Kenneth Murchie 
  The plight of a boy visited by a mysterious stranger. 
  "The Three Marked Pennies" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman 
  A strange destiny awaited the holders of the pennies. 
  "Piecemeal" by Oscar Cook 
  He slipped in a pool of blood... 
  "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe 
  An odd portrait in a chateau. 
  "The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe 
  A sea voyage and a peculiar, pine box.

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  Monsters Among Us: Serial...

  Edward Halcroft

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Monsters Among Us: Serial Killers of Russia is a chilling, meticulously researched true crime exploration of the darkest criminal minds in modern Russian history. From notorious predators like Andrei Chikatilo to the state-shielded brutality of Yevgeny Chuplinsky, this book unearths the brutal stories of killers who thrived in the shadows of secrecy and denial. Drawing on public records, legal documents, and journalistic accounts, author Edward Halcroft weaves together each case with psychological depth and narrative intensity. Gripping and disturbing in equal measure, this audiobook exposes a side of Russia rarely acknowledged—where monsters walked unnoticed among everyday people. A must-listen for fans of dark true crime, criminal psychology, and unsolved mysteries.

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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  History is often taught as a collection of facts and figures, a linear progression of events that led us to the present. However, beneath the surface of the well-known stories, there are layers of complexities, contradictions, and untold truths that have been hidden, altered, or forgotten over time. The official narratives we’ve been presented with are not always the full picture, and many of the figures we revere have been shaped by myths and legends that obscure their true nature. 
    
  In this book, we aim to peel back the layers of history to reveal the shocking truths about some of the most famous and influential figures in history. From military conquerors to political revolutionaries, from monarchs to visionaries, the people who shaped our world often have stories far more complicated than the public image that’s been built around them. We will explore the hidden aspects of their lives and legacies, exposing the human flaws, the moral ambiguities, and the unspoken motivations that defined their actions. 
    
  As we journey through history, we must acknowledge that the stories we’ve been taught are often shaped by the perspectives of those who held the power to record and tell them. Whether it’s a ruler who built an empire through ruthless conquest or a revolutionary leader whose ideals were marred by controversy, the truth is often far more complicated than the legends surrounding them. The victors, after all, write history, and sometimes that history is crafted to protect reputations, justify actions, or preserve power.

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  Life Begins in Leitrim - From...

  Niall Kelly, Zak Moradi

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  The road to Croke Park can be a long one. For Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi, it was an odyssey.
  Born at the height of the Gulf War, Zak spent his formative years living in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, under the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein. Eventually, he and his family settled in Carrick-on- Shannon, County Leitrim, and this is where life began.
  Zak couldn't speak English when he first arrived, and he didn't know what sport the boys in his class were playing. It was hurling; he was handy at it, and he picked it up quickly. The GAA gave Zak his chance to put down roots, learn valuable life skills and find friendship.
  A story of adversity, community and hope, Life Begins in Leitrim is Zak's moving reflection, twenty years later, on the culture shock of landing in rural Ireland; the importance of embracing difference; the continued suffering of refugees around the world; the power of sport; and the realisation that, really, we're not all that different from each other.
  'Inspiring … testament to the power of sport and the kindness of people.' Pat Spillane
  'An unputdownable story of overcoming adversity.' Philly McMahon

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